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Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR

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Smith Rock State Park

Hike or climb among welded tuff spires and 600-foot cliffs above a bend of the Crooked River.

9241 NE Crooked River Dr · Terrebonne, OR

About Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park sits in central Oregon's high desert, where the Crooked River bends beneath cliffs of welded tuff formed from volcanic ash about 30 million years ago. It is generally considered the birthplace of modern American sport climbing, with several thousand routes. Hikers take the Misery Ridge and Summit trails for views of Monkey Face, a 350-foot spire. Watch for golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer and river otter.

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